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Bx-WiFi Overview3rd October 2019


Global Invacom Group

• Global Invacom is a London Stock Exchange (AIM) and Singapore SGX listed group of companies with a global footprint

• We supply major broadcasters and service providers


Group Products & Services


Bx-WiFi Overview

• Key Bx-WiFi Product Concept:Software server solution for delivery of multiple media channels to many mobile clients in high density public spaces while simultaneously providing general internet access.

• ProjectEuropean Space Agency funded Product Development project in collaboration with the BBC (British Public Broadcaster), University of Hertfordshire and Edgewater Wireless (commercial WiFi Access Points) – planned finish in Q2 2020


System Overview


Key Features

• Hardware agnostic software solution for Linux server platforms

• Multiple input types including standard DVB, IP and File-based formats

• Fully configurable server via web interface to optimise for local installation requirements

• Reference client applications for various platforms including Android and iOS

• Full flexibility on client application branding or integration of libraries into third party application

“Bx-WiFi-GI”

“global-wifi”


Use Cases

Examples Media Content Examples

Live-Events • Concerts, sport stadiums, festivals, etc.

• Live content contributed from on-site cameras

• Infotainment, such as interviews or other event related content

Large Venues • Shopping centres, train stations, airports, cruise ships, trade shows, etc

• Infotainment / dedicated venue content, such as venue information, advertising, etc

• Third party linear TV content contributed via satellite or DTT

Small Venues • Coffee Shops, Doctor waiting rooms, remote train stations, schools, hotels, etc

• Village centres in developing countries

• May also be small venues of large chains (e.g. Starbucks)

• Infotainment / dedicated venue content, such as venue information, advertising, etc

• Third party linear TV content contributed via satellite or DTT


Commercial Model

• Bx-WiFi will be available via a service model for occasional use and a software licensing model for permanent installations

• Occasional Use Model (live events):Different service levels possible depending on requirement, such as end-to-end project management, site surveys, access point commissioning and installation, PR support and technical assistance on site during event

• Software Licensing Model (permanent installations):On-site installation support, server setup consultancy on client application integration; annual server license, ongoing support and software updates


Bx-WiFi Status

• Bx-WiFi has been trialed successfully at the Edinburgh Fringe festival and within a UoH lecture (138 users simultaneously connected

• ESA funded product development project with the BBC ongoing with predicted conclusion in Q2 2020

• Three public trials planned with BBC as part of development project

• Mobile demonstration platform available now (setup to show two streams with file-based input)

• Currently looking for other partners to develop market fit and trial the technology within different contexts and applications

• Joining 5G project consortium with Airbus, Avanti and Juniper Networks to demonstrate Bx-WiFi over 5G satellite link in Q2 2019

Prototype

Field Trials

Product Release


Rai Trial Feast of St Giovanni, Turin• We were invited to participate in a live

content demonstration during the Feast of St Giovanni festival demonstration in Turin with Rai

• The Rai transmission system was a prototype implementation of the evolution of LTE-Broadcast, specifically 3GPP Release 14, combined with our Bx-WiFi technology, to stream high quality video to many mobile devices via a Wi-Fi network.

• Live content was captured and transmitted through 5G from the TV transmitter of Torino Eremo towards the city of Turin. The received signal was then fed through the Bx-WiFi system at the Rai Museum of Radio and Television to show to an audience specifically invited for this trial.


BBC TrialSummertyne Americana• Location Sage Gateshead music centre, conference and event venue

• Event Summertyne Americana Festival

• Date 19th to 21st July

https://sagegateshead.com/

https://sagegateshead.com/seasons/summertyne-americana-festival-2019/

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